Lo Lieh

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Characters played by Lo Lieh

General in Thailand — Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992)

Military figure connected to regional drug trafficking.

Chao Chih-Hao — Five Fingers of Death (1972)

Protagonist and skilled martial artist trained by Master Sung Wu-yang and later Master Suen. Sent to defeat tyrant Meng Tung-shan to win Ying-ying's hand. After his hands are broken by enemies, he recovers, masters the Iron Fist technique, wins the tournament, avenges his masters by killing the chief Japanese thug, and survives to depart with Ying-ying and Ta Ming.

General Tien Ta — The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Loyal Shaolin ally and military commander who supports the rebellion against Qing forces.

Lord Bao Ying — Flying Guillotine II (1978)

Imperial official and military commander, enforcer of the emperor's will.

Yen Nan-fei — The Magic Blade (1976)

A determined swordsman seeking to settle his rivalry with Fu Hung Hsieh after being defeated the previous year. He is reported dead as part of a larger scheme, later reveals that he survived in disguise, and fights Fu Hung Hsieh in the final battle.

Chiu-Chow Ping — The Tigers (1991)

A triad leader involved in a drug deal with Wai. Tin's squad arrests Ping during a raid but lets him go as part of a scheme to turn him against Wai. At a disco bar, Ping confronts Wai and learns Tung tipped off the police; Tung kills both men during the ensuing chaos.

Uncle Chiu — Tiger Cage II (1990)

Shady business associate of Waise Chow, involved in illicit financial schemes.

Tsui Kuo-Tung — The Bamboo House of Dolls (1973)

Tsui Kuo-Tung works undercover while appearing to be a Japanese collaborator, but is actually a Chinese government spy raised by the Japanese. He reveals the stolen gold operation, helps Jennifer and Hong Yulan's group, and diverts pursuing forces while seeking the gold with Chinese guerrillas.

Priest White Lotus — Clan of the White Lotus (1980)

The principal antagonist and leader of the White Lotus faction. He secretly opposes reconciliation with Shaolin, targets anti-Ching fighters, defeats Hung Wei Ting with pressure-point techniques and the Hundred Steps Soul Catching Fist, and attempts to kill him with poison.

Chang Chun — The Lady Hermit (1971)

Chang Chun travels with Cui Ping to Baijiang Town while helping her search for Lady Hermit. He becomes romantically attached to Cui Ping and later agrees to train her using skills learned from Lady Hermit, though his recovery and her jealousy create tension among the group.

Liang Chia Chieh — Black Magic (1975)

Listed in the franchise cast but lacks explicit plot details or specific interactions in the provided movie summaries. Their role and development within this specific narrative arc remain unconfirmed.

Chao Chun Fang — Human Lanterns (1982)

He is linked to the conspiracy through a report that Old Tsui usually drinks only with him, suggesting a possible connection to Old Tsui's disappearance.

Career Overview

Lo Lieh has 236 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 22 cinematic universes — most prominently Red Lotus Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Five Fingers of Death, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Executioners from Shaolin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
236
Birth Date
1939-06-29
Birth Place
Pematang Siantar, Indonesia

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Universe traveler — spans 22 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q707282), public domain (CC0).